I set the cryptic crossword in today's Financial Times.
Solve it on the app or print the pdf here:
ft.com/content/26ab03…

Matthew Connolly I might actually try it to see what happens. I don't reckon carol in our office would fall for it, if it was real I'd be dead as they looked for the petty cash forms.

This is a really reassuring to read. Although still a way to go, we’re definitely getting some of this right Our Community Multi-Academy Trust 🙌🏼

It is right and proper that we are discussing exclusions at primary as a serious concern. Inclusion is a vital & at times difficult business.
But people, we really need more talk about going further up river to prevent those children and families from falling in, in the 1st place

Looking for an Australian teacher to write something - if that's you or you know someone, get in touch!

Well this was rather lovely!!

HeadteacherChat Giving it thought I'd be torn between:
Candlestick
Rope
Dagger
Lead pipe
Revolver
Wrench
Horseshoe
Poison

A fridge freezer. Biggest I could find, and request support to get it into interview room.

Ben Newmark I think exclusion rates are a bit like attendance rates - they are a proxy outcome measure for a whole bunch of things, only some of which are within a school’s circle of influence. If you start treating them as an input then it creates harmful distortions.

Hope springs eternal. #gardening

What time does Countryfile start? 😬

When you’re surprised at the efficacy of a Robin.

Had awful week, and another pretty dire one next week as well. I can’t tell you how much I really need a break. I want to go for a swim. Or walk. Or go to a castle. Or bird watch. In the meantime you can’t change these things but you can sign this petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6559…

Really enjoyed this uplifting film. Football. Nighy. Set in Rome. The female player is called Rosita. What’s not to like? ❤️.

If you've seen Netflix's The Beautiful Game (no 1 in UK, top 5 globally), we made this Working Word to show the Homeless World Cup is #MoreThanAFilm .

Ace voiceover by Hero Fiennes Tiffin Hero Fiennes Tiffin @heroftdaily) and 1.9m views on Instagram ⚽️❤️

Utterly appalling. As I keep saying this really is the biggest scandal around at the moment (with plenty of competition).

Such a great thread. If you want something different on your timeline, I’d give derek guy a follow

Thank you so much to all who replied. Lots of really useful info for me to digest. Much appreciated.

Have you got anything to help with my left foot?